TxDOT's Workforce Development and Training Support Services

The Texas Department of Transportation Civil Rights Division is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 601440000048867 to establish a contract for statewide Workforce Development and Training Support Services. This initiative aims to engage industry professionals and community partners to address skills gaps and expand the pool of qualified workers within the transportation infrastructure industry. The contract will be administered through blanket purchase order releases and will provide support based on regional needs assessments across the East, West, North, and South regions of Texas. The solicitation period opened on August 8, 2025, and closes on September 9, 2025. Prospective vendors must submit a comprehensive response including a pricing schedule for personnel such as Program Managers and Program Directors, as well as costs for marketing and training supplies. Mandatory submission requirements include vendor and personnel qualification schedules, respondent references, an assumptions schedule, an exceptions schedule, and a signed execution of proposal. Additionally, vendors must provide a certificate of insurance meeting specific liability limits, certify compliance with the Texas Family Code regarding child support obligations, and adhere to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise provisions, which include a 9 percent participation goal. Failure to provide any of the required schedules or certifications may result in a response being deemed non-responsive.